1. Sagano Scenic Railway (Kyoto)
Route: Saga-Arashiyama → Kameoka along Hozugawa River.
Ticket: Around 620 JPY one way.
How to Buy: At Saga-Arashiyama Station ticket counter or online.
JR Pass: Not valid for the scenic train itself; use JR to reach Kyoto Station.
2. Hakone Tozan Train (Kanagawa)
Route: Odawara → Hakone-Yumoto → Gora.
Ticket: Approx. 400–890 JPY depending on distance.
How to Buy: Ticket machines at Odawara or Hakone-Yumoto stations.
JR Pass: Covers Odawara via Shinkansen from Tokyo, scenic train requires separate ticket.
3. Resort View Furusato (Nagano)
Route: Nagano → Obuse / mountain area.
Ticket: Around 2,500–3,000 JPY one way; must purchase 2-way tickets to ensure return journey.
How to Buy: Online booking or Nagano Station ticket counter.
JR Pass: JR Pass covers Shinkansen to Nagano; scenic train portion requires additional ticket.
4. Resort Shirakami (Akita / Aomori)
Route: Akita → Aomori along Sea of Japan coast.
Ticket: Around 4,000–6,000 JPY depending on class and seat reservation.
How to Buy: JR ticket offices (Midori no Madoguchi) or online.
JR Pass: Covered if you have JR Pass, but seat reservation fee may apply.
5. Luxury and Themed Trains
Seven Stars in Kyushu – Luxury suites, meals, curated stops. Book months in advance.
Echigo Tokimeki Resort Train (Niigata) – Coastal views with onboard snacks. Seat reservation required.
Iwate Galaxy Train – Modern design, panoramic windows; ticket via JR East counters.
JR Yamanote Line → Tokyo Station (~25 min).
Shinkansen to your destination:
Kyoto → Sagano Scenic Railway: Shinkansen to Kyoto, then JR local train or walk to Saga-Arashiyama.
Hakone → Shinkansen to Odawara, then Hakone Tozan Line to Hakone-Yumoto.
Nagano → Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano, then local line to Resort View route.
Akita / Aomori → Shinkansen to Akita/Aomori, then local lines for Resort Shirakami.
Tips: Check train times carefully. Many sightseeing trains operate only a few times per day.
Book tickets in advance, especially for Resort View and luxury trains.
Window seats are highly recommended.
Bring a camera and extra memory cards.
JR Pass holders: Shinkansen portion covered; scenic train requires separate ticket.
Round-trip tickets: Some routes (e.g., Nagano Resort View) require 2-way tickets to ensure you can return.
Day 1: Sagano Scenic Railway – explore Kyoto temples and gardens.
Day 2: Hakone Tozan Train – visit hot springs and scenic lakes.
Day 3: Resort View Furusato (Nagano) – enjoy mountains and local delicacies. Optional: Resort Shirakami for coastal views.
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